70LGLY19BGLB00006_Amendment_0002.pdf

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x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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GLYNCO GA 31524

ATTN: GRETCHEN LOVELL

FLETC GL

PRO BLDG 93

1131 CHAPEL CROSSING RD

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRNG CTR

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

08/06/2019

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/06/2019

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES, FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTERS (FLETC), GLYNCO, GA

Amendment 0002 is to respond questions regarding this procurement in Question (Q) and Answer (A) format.

Period of Performance: 10/01/2019 to 09/30/2024

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Gretchen D. Lovell

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Questions & Answers

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1. Topic: Pest Control Ref: PWS pg. 62 and CLIN 0006 Question: Per the PWS, the contractor is required to control ants, wasps, and bees, however there is no associated CLIN for these services. Under which CLIN should these services be priced? What areas are to be serviced and at what frequency?

Answer: These services are to be conducted on an as needed basis for Prestige and Level I – III Grounds Maintenance Levels covered in the PWS.

2. Topic: Debris Removal/Policing Ref: PWS pg. 61 Question: Can the government please confirm all debris removal should be priced separately and is pricing to be included with their applicable grounds maintenance level CLIN?

Answer: Debris Removal should not be priced separately, it should be included with pricing for Prestige and Level I – III Grounds Maintenance Levels covered in the PWS.

3. Topic: Pine Straw Collection Ref: PWS pg. 62 Question: Can the government provide historical date regarding frequency of pine straw collection? Is pine straw collection required in all maintenance level areas? If not, where is this service required?

Answer: Pine straw is to be collected as it accumulates, there is no historic data. This service is to be provided for Prestige and Level I – III Grounds Maintenance Levels covered in the PWS.

4. Topic: Irrigation Ref: PWS pg. 62 Question: Can the government provide total square footage of areas with automatic sprinkler systems are used versus areas that require manual irrigation?

Answer: The only building with automatic irrigation system is building 94; Approximately 100,000 SQFT; the only areas requiring manual irrigation are replanted areas during replanting to establish new plantings.

Question: How many heads/valves/zones does the irrigation system include? What is the current condition of the irrigation system?

Answer: The irrigation system uses approximately 100 assorted heads, 8 zones. The system was professionally groomed within the last two years and is in proper working order.

Question: Under which CLIN should irrigation maintenance and repairs be priced?

Answer: Prestige

5. Topic: Trimming Ref: PWS pg. 63 Question: Can the government provide total square footage for trimming? Can the government breakdown measurement for each location (Prestige, Level I, Level II, and Level III)?

Answer: No, trimming services are required in Prestige and Level I – III Grounds Maintenance Levels covered in the PWS.

6. Topic: Edging Ref: PWS pg. 64 Question: Can the government provide total linear footage for edging? Can the government breakdown measurement for each location (Prestige, Level I, Level II, and Level III)?

Answer: No, Edging services are required in Prestige and Level I – III Grounds Maintenance Levels covered in the PWS.

7. Topic: Maintain Beds Ref: PWS pg. 64-66 Question: Per the PWS, the contractor is responsible for plant bed maintenance to include mulching, irrigation, planting of perennial and annual flowers, and weed control. Can the government provide total square footage of the plant beds? Under which CLIN would the government like these services to be priced?

Answer: Approximately 250,000 SQFT of beds are located throughout FLETC, Approximately 65% in Level 1; 15% in Level 2, and the remainder in Prestige. These shall be priced in the appropriate CLIN Dependent on the bed location.

8. Topic: Tree and Shrub Maintenance Ref: PWS pgs. 66 Question: Can the government provide sizes/species, and total count of tree and shrubs to be maintained? How many shrubs are to be planted? Under which CLIN would the government like this to be priced? What are the sizes/species and total count of palm trees to be pruned?

Answer: there are multiple varieties of trees to be maintained and no way to provide a count of each variety. There are more than 75 and less than 100 palm trees.

9. Topic: Fence Line Maintenance Ref: PWS pg. 67 Question: Per the PWS, the contractor is responsible for maintaining vegetation along the interior and exterior of the fence line to include temporary Construction Area Fencing and the ATF Explosive Training Range Fence? Can the government provide total linear footage of the fence line? Under which CLIN would the government like this service to be priced?

Answer: there is not currently a measurement for fencing. Maintenance for this should be included in Prestige and Level I – III Grounds Maintenance Levels covered in the PWS.

10. Topic: Roads, Pavements, and Sidewalks Ref: PWS, pg. 68 Question: Can the government provide total square footage of all parking areas, sidewalks, roadways, and Driving Training/ATF Explosives Training Ranges Paved Areas to be maintained by the contractor? Under which CLIN would the government like this service to be priced?

Answer: Pricing should be included in Prestige and Level I – III Grounds Maintenance Levels covered in the PWS.

11. Topic: Special Use Areas Ref: PWS, pg. 69

Question: Under which CLIN would the government like these services to be priced? Can the government provide total linear footage/square footage/acreage to be maintained at the following locations:

- total square footage of the sand pits at the obstacle course to be maintained?

- total square footage to be maintained outside of the outdoor classrooms?

- total square footage of the Physical Fitness training station pit areas located on perimeter road?

- total square footage of the Whispering Pines Campground training area

- total square footage or acreage of the training fields

- total acreage of the ATF Explosive Range

- total square footage of the Tennis Court Area

- total square footage of the tracking pits Answer: These areas are located throughout Prestige and Level I – III Grounds Maintenance Levels covered in the PWS and should be priced in appropriate CLINs. The Government is unable to provide maps to these areas due to security reasons, all of the areas were discussed and most were visited during the site visit specifically for security reasons. As discussed during the site visit the detailed maps will be provided to the awardee upon award.

12. Topic: Compliance Question: Can the government confirm there are no areas out of compliance per the standards of the PWS?

Answer: Performance will be in accordance with the Performance Requirements Summary

(PRS).

13. Topic: Policing/Trash Receptacles

Question: Can the government provide total count and sizes of trash receptacles the contractor is required to empty? How often are the trash receptacles required to be services?

Answer: See Section 5.2.3 Trash Receptacles of the PWS.

Question: Is the contractor responsible for the fees for the bulk refuse removal or only the greenwaste removal?

Answer: See Section 5.2.5 Debris Removal. The contractor is responsible for all bulk waste removal to include the fees.

Question: Where will the contractor dispose of the remains of any small animals found?

Answer: The COR will provide the location to dispose of animal remains upon request each time.

Question: Clarify that all greenwaste collected must be removed from the site EACH day.

Answer: See Section 5.2.5 Debris Removal of the PWS.

14. Topic: Ditches

Ref: PWS pg. 64

Question: Can the government provide total square footage/acreage of the ditches? What is the current condition and total count of the ditches?

Answer: This information is not available.

15. Topic: Prestige Areas:

Ref: PWS pg. 60

Question: the PWS states fertilizer with weed preventative shall be used. Is this the only turf weed control required or does the government expect the turf to be treated specifically with pre-emergent weed control and post emergent weed control with a contractor specified and government approved turf weed control IPM program?

Answer: See Section 6.5 Sustainability Plan of the PWS.

Question: Do all sidewalks, curbs, bed edges, and tree rings require edging operation to be performed in conjunction with the mowing?

Answer: See Section 5.4 Mow Grass of the PWS.

16. Topic: Service Frequencies

Question: Can the government provide historical data regarding total annual frequencies required for Prestige, Level I, Level II, and Level III mowing?

Answer: This data is not available. See Section 5.1 Maintenance Levels of the PWS. The government doesn’t require frequency only maximum allowable height in each Maintenance Level.

16. Topic: Matrix of Services for Each Level

Question: Can the government provide a matrix listing the following for each service Level:

Sf of beds to be mulched LF of edging to be performed Answer: See Government response to questions 6 and 7.